Corporate Retreats Are Back. But Icebreakers Aren’t Enough.
Corporate retreats are back, but meaningful teambuilding requires more than icebreakers to create stronger connections and conversations.
The Next Incentive Destination Is Somewhere New
A new SITE and Radisson Hotels report highlights five emerging incentive destinations where novelty, culture and experience converge.
Bridge the Generation Gap with the Four Cs
If you think the generational gap is about age, think again, said a panel of young leaders during a recent webinar.
The $3.1 Trillion Case for Getting People in a Room
EIC’s most recent report reveals how business events drove $3.1 trillion in global economic impact and millions of jobs.
AI and Contracts: 8 Things Planners Need to Know Now
Two hospitality attorneys uncover where the real exposure lies—and what a closed AI system does and doesn’t protect you from.
Beyond the Agenda: The Question Planners Aren’t Asking
Gen Z is already a force in the industry and Gen Alpha is on the way, but what if the future of meetings is not primarily generational?
When Excellence Turns Into Exhaustion
Event professionals make experiences feel effortless, but constant output without recovery can hide burnout.
Exclusive: Meetings, the Unsung Growth Accelerator
BCD Meetings & Events' Jennifer La Fuente on the economic case for face-to-face events—and how the smartest organizations are measuring, and multiplying, the return.
Smooth Sailing: What Planners Should Know About Cruise Meetings & Incentives
In this guest column, Jamie Bruce, President of Teneo Hospitality Group, shares advice for planners on everything from cruise buyouts to contracting and selecting the right vessel.
Exclusive: How Global Events Drive Cross-Border Progress
BCD Meetings & Events’ Emily Nichols weighs in on why in-person global events are key for solving problems together.
How Mentorship Can Help Solve the Event Industry’s Talent Shortage
An industry expert discusses the events industry's talent shortage and the vital role mentorship plays in building future careers.
The Luxury of Logging Off
As online culture shifts, successful event experiences prioritize presence, authenticity and delayed sharing over visibility.
Trust Your Data, Not Your Gut: Beyond Event Management Stress
Planners find themselves defending programming choices or shifting entire event formats based on isolated feedback, says an industry leader.
Why Event Production Is Becoming the New Strategic Driver in Planning
Event production is no longer a behind-the-scenes function—it’s becoming a core strategic driver. BCD Meetings & Events is responding with a new framework designed to improve consistency, efficiency and creative impact across event programs.
